A $719,415 public-private investment is funding projects to advance early detection of African swine fever, improve airborne disease filters and launch wastewater monitoring on pig farms.
Producers and veterinarians are urged to stay engaged to understand how ongoing changes in African swine fever vaccine protocols and evaluation may impact them.
SHIC, FFAR and Pork Checkoff award $2.1 million to projects driving action for emerging disease prevention, preparedness, mitigation and response for the U.S. swine industry.
The addition of Alayne Johnson and Sarah Pillen will bring fresh insights and experience from diverse segments of the pork production industry to the SHIC Board of Directors.
The findings offer valuable insights into Influenza A virus dynamics across the U.S. Authors say these findings can help inform decisions by producers and veterinarians.
An emerging porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) Lineage 1C.5 subclade has continued to expand, with increased detection through the fall and winter months of 2024.